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Showdown in Little Tokyo

“One's a warrior. One's a wise guy. They're two L.A. cops going after a gang of drug lords. Feet first.”

★ 6.4(541)19911h 19m

Showdown in Little Tokyo is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Mark L. Lester
Release date: 1991-08-23
Runtime: 1h 19m
Language: Japanese
Box office: $2,275,557
Budget: $8,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Original Pictures

About Showdown in Little Tokyo

Showdown in Little Tokyo is a 1991 movie in the Action, Comedy and Crime genres, directed by Mark L. Lester, starring Dolph Lundgren, Brandon Lee and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. It has a runtime of 1 hour 19 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 541 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Showdown in Little Tokyo in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An American with a Japanese upbringing, Chris Kenner is a police officer assigned to the Little Tokyo section of Los Angeles. Kenner is partnered with Johnny Murata, a Japanese-American who isn't in touch with his roots. Despite their differences, both men excel at martial arts, and utilize their formidable skills when they go up against Yoshida, a vicious yakuza drug dealer with ties to Kenner's past.

Cast

Dolph Lundgren

Detective Kenner

Brandon Lee

Johnny Murata

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

Yoshida

Tia Carrere

Minako

Toshishiro Obata

Sato

Philip Tan

Tanaka

Rodney Kageyama

Eddie

Ernie Lively

Detective Nelson

Renee Griffin

Angel

Reid Asato

Muto

Takayo Fischer

Mama Yamaguchi

Simon Rhee

Ito

Themes & keywords

martial artsyakuzalos angeles, californiasamurai swordbuddy coploving

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Showdown in Little Tokyo in Canada?+

In Canada, Showdown in Little Tokyo is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Showdown in Little Tokyo on Netflix?+

Showdown in Little Tokyo is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Showdown in Little Tokyo?+

Showdown in Little Tokyo has a runtime of 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

Who stars in Showdown in Little Tokyo?+

Showdown in Little Tokyo stars Dolph Lundgren, Brandon Lee, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Tia Carrere and Toshishiro Obata.

When did Showdown in Little Tokyo come out?+

Showdown in Little Tokyo is a 1991 movie directed by Mark L. Lester.

What genre is Showdown in Little Tokyo?+

Showdown in Little Tokyo is Action, Comedy and Crime film.

Who directed Showdown in Little Tokyo?+

Showdown in Little Tokyo was directed by Mark L. Lester.